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  1. Window Tint Shop

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    12 hours ago, Egadd said:

    Thanks for the rec, the reviews for No Limit are great. I definitely have 2 cars interested in some tinting work; would others be interested in setting up some sort of group deal? 

    I will post it as a thread and also on your social media, and see what interest we get.

  3. Window Tint Shop

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    When the club hosts a tint party we use No Limit Tinting. Wardel has always taken care of the club, and does a great job. He has do both of our MINIs, and I am sure some others can weigh in on their experiences.

    571 251-573

    NOLIMITTINTING@YAHOO.COM

    21812 WESTMINSTER PLACE

    STERLING, VA.  20164

  4. MINI Take The Beltway 11

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    Today’s spotlight prize was donated by Moss Motors. Does is sound like a bowling alley in your boot when you attack the curves, then this is the perfect prize for you. A Moss Boot organizer that keeps all you items in place and folds flat when not in use.

    🔹🔹🔹🔹🔹🔹🔹🔹🔹🔹🔹🔹🔹🔹🔹🔹

    Moss Motors' commitment to their customers and their cars runs deep. They make substantial investments into quality and support for the parts they provide. With their east coast facility locate in Virginia, they are members of our community that you can trust. Be sure to check out their products at www.mossmotors.com

     

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  5. MINI Take The Beltway 11

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    MTTB 11 SPONOR SPOTLIGHT:

    WE have another amazing sponsor to announce @tpepinphotos 

    Ever wonder how they get those crystal clear action photos for car ads, the answer is rig shoots. T. Pepin Photos specializes in these and has donated a shoot for the raffle. Get an amazing image of your MINI that would make the MINI marketing department jealous. 

    Check out his work on Instagram at the link above and at www.tpepinphotos.com

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  6. MINI Take The Beltway 11

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    Today's spotlight prize was donated by GTPeace. They have kindly donated several $25 gift certificates that can be applied to any service. These guys have supported MTTB for several years and really took care of us this year, keep an eye out in the coming days for even bigger prizes from GTPeace.

    GTPeace has quickly become the go to shop for many of our club members. Do not be mistaken they are much more than a tuner shop; they are a full service "one stop" shop. Whether you are turning your MINI into a track beast, trying to improve the performance of your daily, or your manufacturer's warranty has expired and you want to maintain your MINI without remortgaging your home. GTPeace has the knowledge and expertise, to handle all your needs.

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  8. What did you do to your Mini today?

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    50 minutes ago, MELO-R56 said:

    Where will you get it tuned? Manic seems to be less and less used these days, Mario Plaza seems to be the go to. Grey Goose mentioned he got his f56 JCW tuned at GT Peace. Wonder if they tune the R model Gen2's?

    I have to look into what tunes GTPeace works with

    Mario loads RPM, Detroit Tuned has recently become the second RPM vendor in the US.

    Right now leaning towards have Chad (Detroit Tuned) load a stage 1 at the dragon.

  9. What did you do to your Mini today?

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    1 hour ago, MELO-R56 said:

    What's next? A tune? Downpipe? FLAMES!!!??? Curious what the initial idea was behind the FMIC upgrade? I know it helps with engine temps thus resulting in better performance on hotter days, but is there any other gain without a tune to go with it?

    -STEVE

    Right now it just lets it breath better, get the biggest restriction out of the line. I'll give you an update from the butt dyno after a few weeks. Getting all the pieces in place for a tune, nothing crazy just a stage one at the moment (it is an N14 and I want to keep the parts in the motor). I'll consider a down pipe down the road, but emission testing means making sure I do plenty of research and do things right to prevent codes.

    As for flames I would need to mount a 50lbs wing with sheet metal screws first to unlock all the power of BBQ mode.

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  10. MINI Take The Beltway 11

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    MINIs Take The Beltway is always a great time to catch up with fellow MINIacs and win some great prizes. We want to take a moment to share some of the testimonials of Veterans that have been help by @operation_second_chance with your donations. Please consider joining us again this year 10 Nov 2019.

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  11. What did you do to your Mini today?

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    Had some free time this afternoon, and decided to swap in the new helix intercooler. It took about 3 hours, used only hand tools (really need to invest in a Milwaukee 3/8” power ratchet) and went pretty smooth. 

    It does require taking off the front bumper and crash bar. You can see how small the OEM one in the photo below is compared to the helix in the previous post. 

    I forgot to take a photo of the helix install before reinstalling the bumper, but you can see it fills the entire lower grille. 

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  14. Pepperwhite

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    4 hours ago, Pepper white said:

    I am in the baltimore area my engine is running hot where can I go and get it check out I don't know if I can make it to Gt

    There is the dealers, MINI of Baltimore County and MINI of Annapolis would be the closest to you. Quick check is to check the coolant tank, if you don't see blue liquid you need coolant, you can add some to get you where you need to be. Some common cause is a failing thermostat housing, they begin leaking and next thing you are out of coolant.

  15. What did you do to your Mini today?

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    31 minutes ago, ChrisTKD said:

     

    4.  Has anyone had any experience with the cheap mirror covers that you can buy off of ebay?  They sit on top of the existing mirror cap using 3M adhesive tape.  I know it's a cheap way to do it but it's not worth it to me to get the actual replacement caps.

    5.  Next on the to-do list is to peel off the racing stripes on the bonnet (way past time).  

    Are you looking for a design on the or just replacements, they are easy to paint(base, clear, and sandpaper comes to like $20) or there are plenty in the junkyards. 

    As for peeling the old, if they a dry rotted it just going to suck no way around it. Hopefully to can get a hot day to soften the glue, but just a lot of picking. I have seen rubber sticker remover wheel you can buy for a drill, but I have not personally tried one yet. 

  19. Was it you???

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    18 hours ago, Goose said:

    Saw a beautiful black/dark brown, what looked to be, Morris Mini at the intersection of West Ox and Fair Lakes Pkwy today around 2:00pm today. They waved enthusiastically. Anyone here?

    morris, so with external door hinges mark I style? When you say black/dark brown was it like a root beer color.

  21. Bonnet stripes

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    7 hours ago, Shadow said:

    Craig, when did you take your stripes off of Helljumper?  Did you have an issue with paint differences (i.e. sun bleached versus clean paint)?

    When I took them off they had been on for 5 years and little to no ghosting on the black. The red roof had a little. 

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